Michael Odewale

Michael Odewale
Michael Odewale in 2025
Born22 May 1995 (1995-05-22) (age 31)
London, England
Occupationstand-up comedian
Years active2014–present
Websitewww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk/artist/michael-odewale/

Michael Odewale Listenⓘ(born 22 May 1995) is an English stand-up comedian.

Early life

Odewale was born into a British Nigerian family and grew up in Dagenham.

Career

Odewale began performing in 2014 while at university.

In 2016 he was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award and was a finalist for the Chortle Student Comedy Award. He was named on the BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017.

Odewale's 2019 show, #BlackBearsMatter, was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival and won Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

In 2020 and 2021 Odewale appeared on Mock the Week. He also co-wrote Death to 2020.

References

  1. ↑ "twitter.com/michaelodewale/status/1257680120330047488". twitter.com. Retrieved 1 January 2021.[self-published]
  2. 1 2 Bennett, Steve. "BBC New Comedy Award: Who's through? : News 2016 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
  3. ↑ "Review: Michael Odewale". Fest Magazine. 2 August 2019.
  4. ↑ "Michael Odewale | The Stand-Up Club". thestandupclub.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Michael Odewale | Comedian For Hire | Booking Agent". 12 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Michael Odewale - Comedian Profile". Comedy Carnival.
  7. ↑ "Michael Odewale: #BlackBearsMatter". Voice Magazine.
  8. ↑ "Four Edinburgh Fringe stars to watch | The Voice Online". archive.voice-online.co.uk.
  9. ↑ "BBC Two - Mock the Week, Series 19, Episode 5". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2021.